AASD’S OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Senate Committee on Finance hearing “Physician Owned Distributors: Are They Harmful to Patients and Payers?”

“The American Association of Surgeon Distributors (AASD) has established strict standards for Physician Owned Distribution which serve to ensure proper intent and cost savings, while also ensuring patient safety by appropriately managing conflict of interest. When this model is operated in a legal, ethical, and proper manner, patients, hospitals, and the community all benefit.”